The ‘Sherman’ arrived at Iloilo from Manila.
Read moreJune 25, 1899
We received 15 days rations.
Read moreJune 23, 1899
F. Murray died. We received orders that we would be relieved soon.
Read moreJune 15, 1899
I received two months pay.
Read moreJune 1, 1899
An attack was expected so guards were doubled and soldiers slept on their arms.
Read moreMay 31, 1899
We left Bacolod for Manapla at 9 a.m. and arrived there at 1.30 p.m.
Read moreMay 21, 1899
The storm continued all day. I took charge of quarters.
Read moreMay 20, 1899
I left hospital and returned to my quarters. There was a terrible typhoon with very heavy rain.
Read moreMay 1, 1899
I went to hospital. During my stay there the company went on a hike on May 5th expecting trouble which did not materialise and they returned prostrated. On May 13th the company went on a schooner to the other side of the island, a distance of about 70 miles, where headquarters was set up.
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